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FORCER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shoehorn
1, record 1, English, shoehorn
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shoe-horn 2, record 1, English, shoe%2Dhorn
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[To] force into a tight space. 3, record 1, English, - shoehorn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Overwhelming evidence presented to the Commission highlighted that prison is rarely the solution for the complex issues faced by women offenders. As a minority population, women [offenders]are being shoe-horned into a system that is not designed for their needs. 4, record 1, English, - shoehorn
Record 1, Key term(s)
- shoe horn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coincer 1, record 1, French, coincer
- forcer 1, record 1, French, forcer
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Programming Languages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clamp
1, record 2, English, clamp
correct, verb, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English terminology on this record is standardized by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) whose role it is to establish standards relating to Internet technology. The French terminology was proposed by translators certified by the W3C and was verified by the author of this record. 1, record 2, English, - clamp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Langages de programmation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forcer
1, record 2, French, forcer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forcer seulement le résultat final et non l'effet de chaque fonction d'animation permet de gérer ces cas. Des résultats intermédiaires peuvent être forcés si nécessaire bien que ce ne soit pas optimal. 1, record 2, French, - forcer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie anglaise de cette fiche est normalisée par le World Wide Web Consortium (consortium W3C) dont le rôle principal est d'établir les normes reliées aux technologies Internet. La terminologie française est proposée par des traducteurs agréés par le Consortium et elle a été vérifiée par l'auteur de cette fiche. 2, record 2, French, - forcer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- steer
1, record 3, English, steer
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- force 1, record 3, English, force
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- forcer
1, record 3, French, forcer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forcer une entrée à un niveau. 1, record 3, French, - forcer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Typography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bind
1, record 4, English, bind
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- force 1, record 4, English, force
correct, verb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In locking a form, when a piece of furniture is longer or wider than the type, it is said to "bind" or "force" and the forme cannot be backed properly. 1, record 4, English, - bind
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commander
1, record 4, French, commander
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- forcer 1, record 4, French, forcer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le serrage d'une forme, lorsqu'une pièce de garniture est plus longue ou plus large que le caractère, on dit qu'elle «commande» ou «force», ce qui fait que la forme ne peut pas être serrée comme il faut. 1, record 4, French, - commander
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-10-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- compel
1, record 5, English, compel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To compel someone to something. 1, record 5, English, - compel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- astreindre
1, record 5, French, astreindre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- forcer 2, record 5, French, forcer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Astreindre quelqu'un à quelque chose. 1, record 5, French, - astreindre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-05-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- put the screws on
1, record 6, English, put%20the%20screws%20on
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- put the heat on 1, record 6, English, put%20the%20heat%20on
correct, verb
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To use extreme coercive pressure, to harass. (R. Chapman, American Slang, 1986, p. 355). 2, record 6, English, - put%20the%20screws%20on
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- forcer à
1, record 6, French, forcer%20%C3%A0
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soumettre à une pression, une sujétion. 2, record 6, French, - forcer%20%C3%A0
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contraindre, cuisiner quelqu 'un (pour qu'il fasse des aveux). Réclamer, exiger d'une façon pressante; mettre un débiteur en demeure de payer. 3, record 6, French, - forcer%20%C3%A0
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- strain at
1, record 7, English, strain%20at
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- forcer 1, record 7, French, forcer
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agir avec rigueur sur... 1, record 7, French, - forcer
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- forzar 1, record 7, Spanish, forzar
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- strain at
1, record 8, English, strain%20at
verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- forcer 1, record 8, French, forcer
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supporter trop d'effort, pour un mât, un espar, un cordage. 1, record 8, French, - forcer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mât force. 1, record 8, French, - forcer
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- forzar 1, record 8, Spanish, forzar
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-01-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- coerce
1, record 9, English, coerce
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- forcer
1, record 9, French, forcer
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-07-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- break into 1, record 10, English, break%20into
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- break open 1, record 10, English, break%20open
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- faire irruption 1, record 10, French, faire%20irruption
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- forcer 1, record 10, French, forcer
- entrer de force 1, record 10, French, entrer%20de%20force
- ouvrir avec effraction 1, record 10, French, ouvrir%20avec%20effraction
- fracturer 1, record 10, French, fracturer
- enfoncer 1, record 10, French, enfoncer
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-05-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- grow on
1, record 11, English, grow%20on
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rose stocks purchased by florists for bona fide forcing purposes or growing on. 1, record 11, English, - grow%20on
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- forcer 1, record 11, French, forcer
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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